FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions)
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ABOUT COURSES & THE PROGRAMME
What are the office hours?
Note that office hours change depending on
whether classes are in session:
ACADEMIC YEAR
2025-2026
TERM 1
15 September 2025 - 12 December 2025:
Mondays - Thursdays: 11am - 3pm (in office) / 4pm - 6pm (via email)
Fridays: 10am-3pm
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
15 December 2025 - 2 January 2026: NO CLASSES / OFFICE CLOSED
Mondays - Fridays: 10am-3pm
TERM 2
5 January 2026 - 20 March 2026:
Mondays - Thursdays: 11am-3pm (in office) / 4pm - 6pm (via email)
Fridays: 10am-3pm
2nd BREAK
23 March 2026 - 27 March 2026: NO CLASSES / OFFICE CLOSED
TERM 3
30 March 2026 - 29 May 2026:
Mondays - Thursdays: 11am-3pm (in office) / 4pm - 6pm (via email)
Fridays: 10am-3pm
When do classes start?
Classes begin Monday, 15 September, 2025
When do classes end?
Classes end Friday, 29 May, 2026
When does registration begin?
Registration begins Tuesday, 1 July, 2025
Are the classes face-to-face or online?
ALL CLASSES ARE ONLINE,
... with the exception of Science subjects which will have a face-to-face component in Term 3.
Are the classes offered during the Day or Evening?
All classes are conducted in the EVENING.
See our Timetable page for details.
What Courses do you offer?
CXC CSEC Courses Offered:
CXC CSEC Courses Offered:
• 1-Day per week Mathematics
• 1-Day per week Mathematics
• 2-Day per week Mathematics
• English
• English
• Social Studies
• Social Studies
• Office Administration
• Office Administration
• 1-Day per week Principles of Accounts
• 1-Day per week Principles of Accounts
• 2-Day per week Principles of Accounts
• 2-Day per week Principles of Accounts
• Principles of Business
• Principles of Business
• Information Technology
• Information Technology
• (EDPM) Electronic Document Preparation Management
• (EDPM) Electronic Document Preparation Management
• Biology
• Biology
• Human & Social Biology
• Human & Social Biology
• Chemistry
• Chemistry
Other Courses Offered:
• Fundamentals of Mathematics (Basic Maths)
• Fundamentals of Mathematics (Basic Maths)
• Fundamentals of English (Basic English)
• Fundamentals of English (Basic English)
See the Timetable and Programme Tuition Fees pages for further information and cost.
NOTE: ALL CLASSES THAT HAVE LOW SUBSCRIPTION NUMBERS WILL BE DISCONTINUED.
NOTE: ALL CLASSES THAT HAVE LOW SUBSCRIPTION NUMBERS WILL BE DISCONTINUED.
Do you offer CAPE subjects or only CSEC subjects?
No. We only offer CXC CSEC and Fundamentals courses.
No. We only offer CXC CSEC and Fundamentals courses.
See the Timetable and Programme Tuition Fees pages for further information and cost.
Who are the teachers?
TUTOR MONDAYS
TUTOR MONDAYS
Mr Modibo Holder CHEMISTRY
Mr Modibo Holder CHEMISTRY
Ms Keisha Parris ENGLISH
Ms Keisha Parris ENGLISH
Mr Kevin St. Hill MATHS
Mr Kevin St. Hill MATHS
Ms Michelle Grant MATHS (Mondays AND Wednesdays)
Ms Michelle Grant MATHS (Mondays AND Wednesdays)
Ms Joanne Williams PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS
Ms Joanne Williams PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS
Mr Jason Griffith PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS
Mr Jason Griffith PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS
TUTOR TUESDAYS
TUTOR TUESDAYS
Ms Tricia King E.D.P.M.
Ms Tricia King E.D.P.M.
Ms Andrea Holder ENGLISH
Ms Andrea Holder ENGLISH
Ms Lashawnda Edwards MATHS
Ms Lashawnda Edwards MATHS
Mr Leon Gibbs INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Tuesdays AND Thursdays)
Mr Leon Gibbs INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Tuesdays AND Thursdays)
Ms Averille McConney-Lovell BASIC MATHS
Ms Averille McConney-Lovell BASIC MATHS
Ms Sandie Belle PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS (Tuesdays AND Thursdays)
Ms Sandie Belle PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS (Tuesdays AND Thursdays)
Ms Joanne Williams PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS
Ms Joanne Williams PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS
Ms Shontelle Richards SOCIAL STUDIES
Ms Shontelle Richards SOCIAL STUDIES
TUTOR WEDNESDAYS
TUTOR WEDNESDAYS
Mr Carlos Holder BIOLOGY
Mr Carlos Holder BIOLOGY
Mr Jamaine Wiltshire ENGLISH
Mr Jamaine Wiltshire ENGLISH
Ms Michelle Grant MATHS (Mondays AND Wednesdays)
Ms Michelle Grant MATHS (Mondays AND Wednesdays)
Ms Leandra Lindo SOCIAL STUDIES
Ms Leandra Lindo SOCIAL STUDIES
TUTOR THURSDAYS
TUTOR THURSDAYS
Mr Carlos Holder HUMAN & SOCIAL BIOLOGY
Mr Carlos Holder HUMAN & SOCIAL BIOLOGY
Mr Leon Gibbs INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Tuesdays AND Thursdays)
Mr Leon Gibbs INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Tuesdays AND Thursdays)
Mr Adrian Allman BASIC MATHS
Mr Adrian Allman BASIC MATHS
Ms Keisha Parris BASIC ENGLISH
Ms Keisha Parris BASIC ENGLISH
Ms Deborah Holder OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Ms Deborah Holder OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Ms Sandie Belle PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS (Tuesdays AND Thursdays)
Ms Sandie Belle PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTS (Tuesdays AND Thursdays)
Ms Stacia Armstrong MATHS
Ms Stacia Armstrong MATHS
NOTE: ALL CLASSES THAT ARE HAVE LOW SUBSCRIPTION NUMBERS WILL BE DISCONTINUED.
NOTE: ALL CLASSES THAT ARE HAVE LOW SUBSCRIPTION NUMBERS WILL BE DISCONTINUED.
Do I need to buy books, if so what books should I buy?
It is recommended that you buy the text books, however, please visit the Booklist page to see which books are mandatory.
What is the duration of the Programme?
Monday, 15 September, 2025 to Friday, 29 May, 2026.
Will there be Student Orientation?
Student Orientation will be online.
It is slated for Wednesday, 10 September, 2025 at 6pm
You will be sent an invitation after you join the Programme.
Are there any technical pre-requisites for online classes?
YOU MUST HAVE:
1. Access to a reliable digital device such as a desktop, laptop or tablet.
Mobile phones are NOT recommended for this online instruction.
2. Access to reliable, very good strength Wi-Fi or internet connection.
Are there any subject pre-requisites?
We offer Fundamentals of MATHS and Fundamentals of ENGLISH classes. These classes are not pre-requisites, nor are they mandatory. They are simply recommended to students who lack the foundational concepts of Maths and English, are not confident in the subject, have not sat the CSEC subject within the past 4 years, or who received a grade higher than 4 at their last sitting. These courses are designed to prepare students for the more rigorous CSEC classes the following year.
Anyone can enroll in the CSEC courses as usual.
CXC REGISTRATION & EXAMS
Does Springer Tuition include CXC exam fees?
No. CXC Exam fees are IN ADDITION to Tuition Fees i.e. the cost of CXC exams are NOT included in the cost of the Programme courses.
What is the procedure to register for CXC Exams ?
Visit the Springer Memorial Tertiary office to fill out a CXC Exam Registration form and pay in full for your exams.
Only students enrolled in the Springer Continuing Education Programme will be permitted to register for CXC examinations at the Springer Memorial Tertiary office.
Registration is only for the May/June period of any year. We do not register persons to sit January examinations.
Refer to our CXC Fees page for the cost of exams.
Can someone register for CXC Exams on my behalf?
Yes. Someone may register for you, however, they will be required to fill out a CXC Exam registration form on your behalf.
In addition, they would need to bring your National ID card or another form of identification.
When do I register and pay for the CXC exams?
Registration for CXC Exams typically starts between October and November 2025.
You will be notified by the Tertiary office when the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training advises the start of CXC registration.
Can CXC exam fees be paid in more than 1 installment?
No. All CXC fees must be paid in full in 1 payment.
Can I pay online?
No. Payment CANNOT be made online. Payment can only be made at the Springer Memorial Tertiary office. Only full payment for CXC examinations will be accepted.
• CASH ONLY
• NO US Currency
• NO Debit / Credit Cards
• NO Cheques
Is there a late fee if I miss the CXC registration deadline?
Yes. Refer to our CXC Fees page for details.
Do I need to bring anything with me to register for CXC Exams?
You must bring your National ID card or another form of identification AND your Personal CXC Timetable which you will have to collect from our office when you are notified.
What is the format of the CXC exams?
CXC Examinations will, for most subjects, take the form of 3 exams; Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3 (commonly known as 3/2 Paper or Alternate):
o Paper 1: multiple choice paper
o Paper 2: open-ended answers paper
o Paper 3 (commonly known as 3/2 Paper or Alternate): consists of an SBA Paper/project, or Science Practical (Lab), or scenario-based paper, depending on the subject
Refer to our Student Handbook, which will be attached to your first email from us, for details.
If I have dyslexia or another learning challenge can I get extra time or assistance in the CXC exam?
When you come to register to sit your CXC exams you MUST indicate on the registration form by "SPECIAL NEEDS ARRANGEMENT", that you are requesting special arrangements for your exam.
When you come to register to sit your CXC exams you MUST indicate on the registration form by "SPECIAL NEEDS ARRANGEMENT", that you are requesting special arrangements for your exam.
NOTE: The deadline for these requests may be at the end of November 2025. You will be advised of the exact deadline date as soon as we are notified.
NOTE: The deadline for these requests may be at the end of November 2025. You will be advised of the exact deadline date as soon as we are notified.
IN ADDITION you will need to provide the following:
A report, not older than 2 years, written by an educational psychologist, on the student's learning challenge.
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